How to Podcast with Multiple Microphones on your iPad | Setup

How to podcast with multiple microphones on your iPad or Computer. In this video I’ve created a workflow that I’m going to walk you through when it comes to starting a podcast using your iPad, but also being able to add a local guest or co-host. I'm featuring the iPad Air 4, but this setup will also work with your Windows or Mac computer. As a side note, the MOTU M2, which is the interface I’m featuring here is compatible with the M1 Mac.
Starting a podcast can be easy, but when you start to add more variables such as more people, you’ll need to consider adding in hardware that is going to make your workflow much easier.
Thanks to Jared Spink of the Hive Podcast for helping with my testing. I highly recommend this show for anyone wanting to start a podcast: bit.ly/HivePodcast
Intro & Your Investment: 0:00
Sample Podcast Setup: 01:25
Gear & Testing: 02:56
Setting up the Gear: 07:14
Setting up Garageband: 10:52
Basic Editing Workflow: 16:09
iOS Garageband Bug & Fix: 19:36
Outro & Upcoming Video: 23:19
iPad Setup in this Video:
iPad Air 4: geni.us/MGy7hX (Amazon)
USB-C Adapter: geni.us/bSn1cN (Amazon)
Audio Interface in this video: geni.us/mkLpJe8 (Amazon)
Another Interface option: geni.us/3MY9ZY (Amazon)
Lightning to USB Adapter (Official Apple Product): geni.us/sfUFZ (Amazon)
Lightning to USB Adapter (third party): geni.us/0a6bZB4 (Amazon)
Dynamic Microphone: geni.us/1iMWi (Amazon)
Another Dynamic Microphone Choice: geni.us/sZqd (Amazon)
Studio Headphones I use: geni.us/GT3i0n (Amazon)
Headphone Splitter (¼” to ⅛” female): geni.us/kPjzJ (Amazon)
Peripherals I use to edit (optional):
MX Master 3: geni.us/U2YYqcV (Amazon)
MX Keys: geni.us/qUcm (Amazon)
Bluetooth Keyboard (Budget): geni.us/DAbj (Amazon)
Bluetooth Mouse (Budget): geni.us/gAR9cQ (Amazon)
Another Bluetooth Mouse: geni.us/unec8i (Amazon)
If you’re interested in this workflow with an iPhone, I have linked the gear needed right here:
iPhone SE 2: geni.us/ubb62 (Amazon)
Audio Interface in this video: geni.us/mkLpJe8 (Amazon)
Another Interface option: geni.us/3MY9ZY (Amazon)
Lightning to USB Adapter (Official Apple Product): geni.us/sfUFZ (Amazon)
Lightning to USB Adapter (third party): geni.us/0a6bZB4 (Amazon)
Editing on an iPhone can be a challenge, so this can help you connect it to a monitor:
Optional Lightning to HDMI Adapter (Official Apple Product) geni.us/X6ZNZH5 (Amazon)
What I use to film:
My Primary Camera - geni.us/oXC0F (Amazon)
Prime Lens 16mm - geni.us/Xbpn (Amazon)
Overhead Microphone: bit.ly/DeityS2SMic
Overhead Mic on Amazon: geni.us/HM2xXF (Amazon)
Handheld Recorder: geni.us/Q80Hn (Amazon)
Sony 18-105: geni.us/OeCA (Amazon)
SanDisk Extreme: geni.us/3fAwVGF (Amazon)
Manfrotto Tripod: geni.us/BedEO (Amazon)
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[@allisoncoffman170]

My friend and I have officially started our podcast thanks to this video right here. I am so excited to have put in the work and researched as hard as I did to find this episode. This was so helpful!!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Really glad to hear that you started. What topic(s) are you mostly focused on?

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This video was EXACTLY what I needed. So informative, all my questions answered. Thank you, thank you!!

[@KevinRossRN]

You’re very welcome. Best of luck.

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I'm happy that there are so many experts giving clear how to instructions. You got a new subscriber, Kevin and thanks so much!

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

Hey, I appreciate the energy. Really glad to have you here. 🤘

[@LordZero1]

Awesome Video, Happy New Year!!! I am Loving my new Ipad and the M1 mac mini, i am enjoying them both daily!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Yes! I love to hear it. I’m about to jump on some COD on the iPad right now...well, as soon as I’m done typing this 😁

[@CrowLotus]

This video is magnificently done. Thanks for putting the time in to help us out!

[@KevinRossRN]

My pleasure indeed. Happy to have you here and even more happy to help. 🤘

[@monicadillon2272]

Finally, someone who's using dynamic mics!! My fave!! Love it

[@KevinRossRN]

You know it! I love dynamic. Appreciate you stopping over.

[@JoelMwakasege]

@@KevinRossRN Hi I am using dynamic mics too but I am still behind on how you process your voice to achieve the voice I am hearing now. The majority of videos I have watched on this are fuzzy on this section. If you can even manage to send me in a certain direction I will be thankful. I have tons of plugins. Waves Plugins almost all of them. Izotope Plugins. Like RX, Neutron, Izotope 9. But still, I fail to arrive at your vocal levels and quality. Help.

[@JoelMwakasege]

Additional detail on this is I do have an audio interface - what's missing is the flow of editing - and if you do create a video on audio editing - share the sound as it sounds without the edits - I love to hear the signal to noise ratio and then the processing.

[@KevinRossRN]

So in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4m6lYKOmdCAgqs I do share a little about my FCPX audio workflow as far as just showing you what the values are and much of it is tuning to the room because I'd certainly tweak it in another environment, but as I said in the video it's also very much about the room and my voice, which I've been working on, my whole life 😄 I am reviewing a brand new broadcast mic and I will share with the community the edited version vs. the EQ'd version. The mic is actually in my latest video as well as a video on a "secret" channel I've started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXjNaH5ojKeDmK8 I'm still figuring out the mic, but so far I"m digging it. The only plugin I ever used when I was podcasting was Auphonic Leveler, which helped bring the audio to -16LUFS, but that's about it.

[@1irongump]

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[@KevinRossRN]

Very glad to help friend. Sending my best to you.

[@stacykleppe7714]

This was so helpful, THANK YOU!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Glad to have helped. Sending my best on your podcast.

[@BraydenGirard]

Great video! This setup has inspired me and I just ordered the Motu M2 to replace my larger mixer / interface. Got some mic stands and a carrying case and I now have a fully portable setup with the new 12.9inch iPad Pro coming in a couple weeks! Super pumped to try this out for on the go podcasting. Hopefully the Motu M2 can provide enough gain for my SM57 mics!

[@KevinRossRN]

That’s great! And yes, that MOTU should be just fine on those mics. I find that the MOTU seems to have a bit more “push” when compared to the Scarlett. I’ll definitely be right there with you reviewing this with the new iPad Pro. Congrats on both BTW.

[@BraydenGirard]

@@KevinRossRN Awesome, good to hear. I have also heard that other places so glad to have it confirmed. Hope you enjoy the new iPad as well! Look forward to hearing your review!

[@KevinRossRN]

Excited for both of us and I’ll definitely see you when those videos post 😉

[@xfskptf]

Thanks for the informative instructional video! Very helpful for me!!! Additional detailed info in the description was also really helpful for me. Thanks!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Sweet! Best of luck my friend.

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Kevin, you are a lifesaver! This is the only video I can find that covers this. Thanks to you I’m all set up for podcast no 1…

[@KevinRossRN]

Just glad I was able to help. Sending my best. 🤘

[@Gael_AG]

thanks for this clear and precious tutorial .

[@KevinRossRN]

My pleasure. Thanks for your time.

[@GavinSeaman]

Great Stuff. This helped me a lot, thanks Kevin!

[@KevinRossRN]

Glad to be of service. Sending my best for getting it all dialed in.

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

Hey Paul. Really appreciate that, and super glad to have you around here.

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

And thank you for your time here. 🤘

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[@KevinRossRN]

My pleasure. Great to have you here.

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KimEidem]

Great video my friend. This is what teaching done right looks like. The concept of having someone test this in a proper way and explaining in great detail is awesome! This video i am sure will help a bunch of people.

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks Kim! As I was telling someone else yesterday, I start to see an increase in interest with podcasting around this time of year. So, I like to freshen up a few of my previous videos to address a few changes in the tech, but it seems to not really change that much 😉 Either way, podcasting continues to grow year over year 🤷‍♂️

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@premiumturkish]

Hello Kevin, As a Q2U owner, I’ve got the Motu M2 and I am loving it. Thank you for this video.

[@KevinRossRN]

That’s great! And hey, thank you for your time here. 🤘

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[@KevinRossRN]

There you go. Glad to help.

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

Well I appreciate you. I already feel like a million bucks with comments like this.

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

Alright you beautiful humans. This is another long one, but timestamps are available so you can find what you’re looking for. This setup will work with an iPad, iPhone, and yes, even a computer. I’ll be following up with another video featuring this setup on a computer while also showing you an updated version of how to work with remote hosts and guests. You can find me here or on Twitter.

[@msglidden44]

Hello, Great video! I am wondering though if I bought all these items that are recommended (which I did) and tried to plug into our students iPad Pros (they are about 5 years old but running iOS 14) why I can't seem to get the M2 to power up, using the camera adapter and plugged into a wall outlet. I can power it up with my Macbook Air. Thanks this video was super helpful for me!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Well let’s work our way through this. So, are you able to connect it to your iPhone (if you have one) with the camera adapter?

[@msglidden44]

@@KevinRossRN Yes however it just blinks like its going to power on. I am going to try a new charge cord for wall and see if that helps. I also have an iPhone 11 just in case that rules anything out.

[@KevinRossRN]

So, I just tried it on the 12 mini, the SE 2, and the 11. Like literally just now. Okay, so is this the Apple lightning/camera adapter or third party?

[@msglidden44]

@@KevinRossRN This is the one that you recommended and it is an Apple Lighting ti USB 3 adapter.

[@aemateus]

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[@KevinRossRN]

Well alright! So glad you found a little "home" here. Happy to help and appreciate you dropping by.

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eventually it all snapped into place and I started learning how to add all the effects, titles, motion text. It was pretty cool to see my

[@KevinRossRN]

That’s awesome 🤘

[@PREnetwork]

Great video! I bought the M1 iPad Pro for this reason.

[@KevinRossRN]

It’s a fantastic little setup. Best of luck with your endeavor.

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[@KevinRossRN]

And thank you.

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[@KevinRossRN]

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[@KevinRossRN]

My pleasure. Best of luck on your endeavor.

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Thanks

[@KevinRossRN]

And thank you.

Buen video, fue de gran ayuda

[@KevinRossRN]

Gracias, y buena suerte con sus esfuerzos futuros.

[@outdatedgear5036]

Just got a ipad a few months ago. Connected a arturia minifuse 2 to it and it works well. I mainly use it to practice guitar with backing tracks. Planning to buy a few mics to start a mobile podcast. I didn't want to go out and buy a rodecaster or anything like that when I got the ipad.

[@KevinRossRN]

Yeah, with an interface and an iPad, you’ve got so many possibilities. Heck, an audio interface can really level up so many pieces of equipment. 🤘

[@Ryanthemusician]

This Video Lead to a new subscriber (THANK YOU)

[@KevinRossRN]

Happy to be of service. Glad you found it helpful. Appreciate your time here. 🤘

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20:20 That’s how I fix that too. I was excited to see something new but it’s also cool to be approved :D

[@KevinRossRN]

It is nice to get a little validation on a fix. Great to have you here. Appreciate your time.

[@premiumturkish]

@@KevinRossRN Thank YOU for your time sir! I’ve asked another question and I would be delighted to get an answer for that too. Thank you for your time once again. :)

[@riverbenddrummer]

that MOTU has such a cool display, I use a Focusrite Scartel

[@KevinRossRN]

It really does. I still use it all the time. The Focusrite is still cool though.

[@Laacv17]

Aright boys, I’m ready!

[@KevinRossRN]

You are!? Well alright then.

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TYSM ❤

[@KevinRossRN]

My pleasure.

[@pcisurdo]

I’ve watched hours of videos and tNice tutorials one is the first that explains it in a way a complete beginner could understand! Great video

[@KevinRossRN]

Just glad that I was able to help. Hope all goes well on your setup. 🎤🎧

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[@KevinRossRN]

I appreciate that. 🤘

[@IndiaDelgado]

Great video and exactly what I was looking for! Did you ever get around to doing the video on podcasting with two guests in different locations?

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks! You mean as far as podcasting with two remote guests using the iPad, or podcasting with remote guests using a computer?

[@aprulez1]

Great video beyond helpful! 🤘

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks so much. Happy that it helped.

[@aprulez1]

@@KevinRossRN I am working with a Zoom PodTrak P4. The issue I am having is that even when I set the Input Chanel Source the recording is being saved under both the inputs. Another thing I was trying to figure out is why only two inputs are coming up on the Ipad when the P4 has 4 inputs. Do you have any advice as to what I may be doing wrong? Maybe the Ipad only handles two inputs at a time? Thanks in advance for the help!

[@KevinRossRN]

So I have tested this with the Zoom H6 and I can get it to recognize all those tracks separately. So do you have a computer you can connect it to so that you can test that the interface is acting like an actual interface? I don’t have the P4, but it’s a great piece of hardware. Wish they had it when I was first starting out. So when you choose multitrack in GB, you get two tracks, correct? But then each track is being duplicated (same recording) in those tracks?

[@aprulez1]

@@KevinRossRN I have not yet tried to hook up to the PC I guess that would be a good place to start. As far as the multi track recording, the audio is indeed picked up by all 4 mics but then is also duplicated in all 4 tracks, GB is not recognizing the mics as separate. The user guide that comes included with the Zoom isn’t very detailed when it comes to pairing with a tablet.

[@KevinRossRN]

Yeah the Zoom likely wouldn’t mention a tablet. It would mostly be about how it acts as an interface vs being a handheld recorder. Also, there’s another free app, Ferrite, on the App Store. I’m curious to see if this may net you the same result. Just trying to figure out if it’s a “bug” with the P4 or the software.

[@CrossWayMusics]

thank you sir

[@KevinRossRN]

It is my absolute pleasure 🤘

[@kennethhildebrand3670]

You are a great teacher! Clear cut, graspable information with a professional presentation.

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks. Hope you find success with your endeavor.

[@kennethhildebrand3670]

@@KevinRossRN thank you! I'm looking to start podcasting, unsure about what equipment to buy. Research is swaying me toward the scarlet 2i2 and AKG p120 mics to begin with. Do you have any reservations about either of these or suggestions for similar/better quality at that price range? I would appreciate any info you would offer, even if it's just direction to one or two of your videos I may have overlooked. Thank you again! Keep up the good work.

[@KevinRossRN]

For a “budget” level mic setup, I think it’s great. And the 2i2 is also great. These two interfaces are both very good in my option. I only went the MOTU route because I wanted to go against the grain a bit and ended up finding it to be what was looking for. Have you looked into handheld recorders at all?

[@kennethhildebrand3670]

@@KevinRossRN I have not. Would a handheld recorder carry comparable audio quality at a similar price? I have so much to learn hahaha. It's so difficult to make a decision to start off

[@KevinRossRN]

Yes, and with the handheld you can record directly into that device, the tracks will be split into individual ones (if you had multiple hosts), and then it gets recorded onto a SD card that you can transfer those files to your computer to edit later. A handheld recorder can also act as an audio interface as well. You can connect it directly to a computer just like the audio interface in this video. Didn’t mean to confuse you. There are a lot of options. I will say though that a handheld recorder or audio interface will give you more options to grow. But certainly don’t blow out your budget.

[@Hogdriver88]

Very cool stuff. I had no idea that Garage Band could be so useful. Always wondered how a podcast was made - and now I wonder how you include call in guests, and how you upload the whole project to wherever it is that people can listen.

[@KevinRossRN]

I’ve done quite a few videos on this topic. Podcasted for years. It’s a much easier point of entry than you might think.

[@Hogdriver88]

@@KevinRossRN Thanks, I will take a look through your library...

[@KevinRossRN]

Best of luck on your journey friend 😀

[@BrianJian]

Had to leave a comment; THANK YOU for this video. You’ve saved me from hours of pulling out my hair. I did exactly as you shown and I finally got my two mic set up to work on my iPad Pro after I tried everything. I almost gave up until I came across this video. 🎉

[@KevinRossRN]

That’s fantastic news that you got it set up. Glad to help. Sending my best on your endeavor. Thanks for the comment.

[@BrianJian]

@@KevinRossRN Follow up question: I have the M-Audio Duo (similar to the audio interface you have here). Is there any way to add a THIRD mic to this iPad set up? Or do I need to upgrade to an audio interface with three XLR inputs? Thanks!!

[@KevinRossRN]

I’m not sure if that interface would work this way but have you looked into a XLR cable splitter? Two mics into one channel, however in post you’re likely going to have to split those out because they record right and left if I’m not mistaken. But, will also still be on the same track.

[@endreigland7306]

@@BrianJian Did you try this? Did it work?

[@endreigland7306]

@@BrianJian Did you try this? Did it work?

[@freddierodriguez3036]

The timing of this video is great with many people starting New things. Happy New Year!🎊

[@KevinRossRN]

Indeed. I usually notice an increase in interest around podcasting every new year (at least every new year that I've been doing this), so I just wanted to provide some extra resources for folks looking to pursue this endeavor. Appreciate you popping over here and always love chatting it up. Happy New Year to you as well friend. Sending my best.

[@keziahj]

thanks!

[@KevinRossRN]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-oi8oc3hc2m]

worked for me on my motorolla

[@KevinRossRN]

It did? That’s great!

[@Yozzy...]

Dive in!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Dive right in. 🤘🎙

[@arturoperozo6170]

handy for resetuping s or creating karaoke tracks. Thanks for the recomndation!

[@KevinRossRN]

Right there 🤘

[@yatanupadhyaya9862]

Hey Kevin, thanks so much for this!! Very very helpful! Also, what's the outro song at the end? I really like it

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks! I’ll actually have to go back in my archives to find the song. I’ll try to circle back on that, but I typically use epidemic sound for all of my tracks.

[@GroovyTakeON]

Wow! So glad I found your video (also: how on earth I missed it🤷‍♀️). I love MOTU and I wanted to use it with iPad as a podcast on-the-go setup. (Klaudia)

[@KevinRossRN]

Well I’m super glad that you were here. I do love this interface.

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@KevinRossRN question - what is the big "Monitor" knob on Motu?

[@KevinRossRN]

It’s the monitor gain for the outputs in the back. So when editing I have reference monitors (speakers) when editing audio.

[@GroovyTakeON]

@@KevinRossRN thank you. So you connect speakers (the output in the back) and then you see the "out" levels on the display on the front?

[@KevinRossRN]

Correct. In my more recent videos you’ll see two Yamaha monitors on either side. Those are XLR out to 1/4 inch into the back and then that dial controls that gain and you’ll see that on the LCD on the front.

[@MO-tp8lh]

Wow, what a great and useful video! I’m preparing to do exactly this with my new iPad Pro (2021). Any recommendations for an audio interface that has three mic inputs?

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks! As far as three, you may find yourself looking at a four channel input. They’re usually in pairs like this (typically that is). MOTU has some additional options and Scarlett also has the 18i8 that will have four XLR inputs. The handheld recorder that I also use is the Zoom H6. Should be linked below, but that can act as an audio interface or you can record directly into it. There’s also this device: amzn.to/3xZZvvf And again you can record directly into it if you want and then take those split tracks from the device and bring it into the editor. Congrats on the iPad Pro. Looking forward to reviewing this iPad when it comes in.

[@MO-tp8lh]

@@KevinRossRN Great, I’ll look at those options. New subscriber here.

[@KevinRossRN]

Happy to have you on board. 👊🤙

[@austinoldham8168]

Great video! I subscribed after watching. Quick question - could I just run a few USB mics to the iPad through an adapter rather than using the interface? What's the benefit of the interface?

[@KevinRossRN]

The interface splits out the tracks. Plugging in multiple mics at one may or may not work. Just depends on the mic. The built in audio of the iPad may default to one or the other. But at the very least if both mics fire up, they’ll be on the same track.

[@SpiritualCircles]

i use the zoom podtrack p4 with the mic adapter cable to the phone and i record video podcast directly to phone camera and it doesnt limit the recording.

[@KevinRossRN]

Now the Podtrak is a great piece of equipment. I love my Zoom H6. Very versatile.

[@DashMichaels]

Hey Kevin! LOVED the video. As someone who is looking to start a podcast, this is right up my alley as already have a lot of this equipment. My questions are this: How much storage does say an hour or two hour podcast take up on the iPad? I have a 7th Gen iPad, should i get the Pro and do i REALLY need to get a Pro for this or will a regular iPad work just fine? Thanks in advance!!!

[@KevinRossRN]

Hey, happy to help. So as far as the space is concerned, you should be fine. .wav files for a 1 hour podcast with two tracks will usually range from as low as 1 and up to 6 GBs depending how much you’re adding as far as tracks or other audio. You can also compress that file down to less than 1GB, but that of course gets spun down to a much smaller .mp3 when you share it.

[@DashMichaels]

​@@KevinRossRN Awesome. Thanks. And as for iPad 7th Gen vs. iPad Pro? You think I'll be fine rocking the 7th Gen?

[@KevinRossRN]

Yeah, just make sure you have that lightening adapter that you can also plug in. The iPad should power it with out the plug in option, but just in case. If I can run this thing on an iPhone, you should be just fine.

[@darthvader5300]

Thanks for your help in helping me remember the 1990s switcher technology that I once used in the 1990s. But I am also curious about one particular American component used by hard drive cloners. In my country's government they do not want us civilians to use their scan-copy-transfer (SCT IC Chip) IC chip which can scan incoming computer input, make multiple copies of it, and transfer one of each of these multiple copies to 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 individual CPUs that will process the WHOLE information and then they use an another component that receives the processed information and compare all of the results and once all are cross-referenced and are the same they are then combined as one information output which is then displayed on one or more computer monitor display. Does your American hard drive cloners can do the same? And what is the key component in your hard drive cloners that can make multiple duplicate copies of the 1st primary hard drives and then transfers those multiple duplicate copies to several tens of dozens of hard drives? Can you and somebody or anybody help me please? Maybe, just maybe that key critical component of your American hard drive cloners can do the same function as my country's government's (SCT IC Chip) Scan - Copy - Transfer IC Chip.

[@mrmaramind]

Excellent video. Sub’d!

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks! Sending my best on your setup.

[@mrmaramind]

@@KevinRossRN Thanks. seems like the Macbook does a better setup option compared tot the iPad, yes?

[@KevinRossRN]

Well the Mac or really any laptop/desktop will have a few more features, but having the audio interface is going to level up just about any workflow.

[@mrmaramind]

@@KevinRossRN agreed. I use the FocusRite 8i6 for my music studio.

[@KevinRossRN]

Nice! Well then you are all set my friend.

[@jessicachurch9359]

🔝❤️Baam :) fascinating work you have here

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks so much. 🤘

[@aliferoz1021]

Hey Kevin great video man thanks But I have one question if you record podcast and also record a video as well of our self and we using camera so we just put this audio on to that video ??

[@KevinRossRN]

Correct. You would sync those up in post. I know I’ve done a video on this very thing. I just have to find it 🤣

[@renebrossard]

Hi Kevin, my IPad has a lightning input. Will this work with an apdapter? I own an M4 and it works on my Mac Mini. Instructions are quite clear. Well done.

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks! So with the adapter, you should be able to get this to work. I connected it to my iPhone to test it.

[@didzy03]

Great explanation dude. It caught my attention that you are using Zoom H6 as well. Can it also do multi-track recording in an iPad/ iPhone? I’m a musician. Planning to hook 2 XLR dynamic mics, 1 guitar, 1 keyboard. I need at least 4 ports recording simultaneously. If you have other suggestions with this setup, it would be a great help to me. Thanks a lot man. All the best.

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks! And yeah, you can use that H6 as an interface just as you would on a computer. I should do a video on that, but I did test hooking up multiple inputs in GarageBand with the H6.

[@thomaskirk2817]

Hey Kevin, love the video! Was just wondering since I have two atr2100x mics if they will work with this set up since it seems that the only way they are able to be powered on is with both usb-c and xlr plugged in.

[@KevinRossRN]

Hey thanks! So you should be able to run this via XLR into the interface with any USB-C involvement. The interface is what powers them.

[@thomaskirk2817]

Thank you!

[@KevinRossRN]

You bet. Good luck.

[@Bryantkeontre]

I was literally looking for a new set up. The only thing I was doing wrong was not connecting a power source to my adapter . #HyKeyTV thanks you!

[@KevinRossRN]

Glad to help. Hope it works out for you.

[@DavidBrackett385]

Great video. You have really helped me a lot with this. I’m assuming if I have a Focusrite I can use my mic input one and run an XLR in the second input to a 1/4 inch-3.5-lightning dongle to multi track my mic output and the iPhone audio. I’m trying to achieve the ability to play KZbin clip audio and sound board app on my phone. Hope that makes sense

[@KevinRossRN]

So to clarify, you want to have a mic for input one, and then the phone connected as input 2, but really it’s just to play KZbin clips as part of the podcast/audio project? If that’s the case, then yes.

[@DavidBrackett385]

@@KevinRossRN nail on the head

[@KevinRossRN]

There you go. 🔨

[@endreigland7306]

This is great!! What if i need one more microphone? I'm doing a 3 people podcast wnd would be great if everyone could get one mic each.

[@KevinRossRN]

If you pick up the 4 channel interface then it should work.

[@ciprianamuhdi]

This is helpful thank you. I’d this is how we are recording audio with a usb mic and iPad how does the camera tie into or connect to all of this?

[@KevinRossRN]

I would recommend just recording separately with the camera. Then, you’d take the audio tracks from the iPad and the video from the camera and drop all of those into a video editor. You’d remove the audio from the camera because the built in mic isn’t going to sound good at all, but it’s great to use it as a reference for the better quality you’re getting from the interface and iPad. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@Joserivera-jz9nf]

I love your content on podcasts. I’m trying to start a podcast and I’m using a maonocaster lite interface. I’m having trouble connecting the second mic. It came with one and my second is a usb mic which I need an usb to 3.5 jack, can you give any advice? Thanks Jose

[@KevinRossRN]

I’d have to look into this further but I believe this particular interface is combining those two tracks into one. Again, I’d have to research this further to give you a more definitive answer.

[@Joserivera-jz9nf]

@@KevinRossRN Thanks so much for taking out the time I appreciate it and any further input would be greatly appreciated!

[@ryersonrealestate4054]

Thank you for your video. I am following your steps - step by step. I purchased the Motu M2. I got to 14:42 and went to tap the red button for microphone 2 and I get a pop up that states " Input Channel in Use. The input channel chosen is already in use by another track. To record on this track, choose an unused channel." Appreciate your help as I am stuck. Thank you

[@KevinRossRN]

So a couple of questions to ask. You have multitrack recording toggled on? Just wanted to double check. When you add your additional microphone in GarageBand, you select input 2? And then I also wanted to ask about the switches on your audio interface, are they switched to mono, or are those switched off?

[@swepeuaq]

I wasn’t sure if the iPad would work for this but needed the portability of a MacBook but couldn’t afford one. I’ll have to take one for a spin and see if it works.

[@KevinRossRN]

Yep. Sometimes it’s the only (or best) computer someone may have, so I wanted to test it for myself. Best of luck.

[@nicholeisaacs2480]

This was an awesome video! This gave me a lot of direction on how to make our dream come true! So, in recording, it will only let me record under 2 minutes. I am trying to trouble shoot, but I cannot figure it out! Any tips?

[@KevinRossRN]

Thanks. Go to the timeline, click the plus sign in the right corner, the bars option will pop up, then check automatic.

[@nicholeisaacs2480]

@@KevinRossRN Yes, I did that. For some reason, when I plug in the microphone, it won't let me record more than a minute and 30 seconds. I bought one of those usb to IPAD adapters off Amazon to attach our microphones to and for some reason, even when I do all of those things, such as automatic, changing how many bars I have, going deep into the iPad settings to turn on the automatic setting, it still stops my recording after about 1:30.

[@KevinRossRN]

Click on the gear toward the upper right, then advanced…are you in multi-track recording?

[@suzansahneysahney3633]

My hubby and I are getting ready to set up our podcasts thanks to you. One question… I ordered the blue yeti mic ( 2 of them) my hubby is my co host, I was wondering is this mic good for the interface ?? I ordered based of of your other tutorial, not realizing it was for a single host based platform. Please advise if the blue yeti will work with interface in this video

[@KevinRossRN]

Congrats on the podcast. So the Blue Yeti, if it’s the exact one I recommended from another video would actually not be compatible with an interface without a workaround. These interfaces are XLR compatible, so the mics in this video have USB and XLR options whereas the Yeti is just USB and plugs directly into the computer. To make this work you’d need a series of workarounds by getting a USB to male XLR adapter, and then there would be a mini USB adapter for the mic since the Yeti doesn’t have a full Sized USB port going into the mic. And honestly, the more connections, the more points of failure.

[@suzansahneysahney3633]

Thank you so much, So appreciate your help. I was able to cancel my order just in time. I will purchase the mic listed in this video. Thanks again for what you do.👍🏾

[@KevinRossRN]

Sure thing. And yes, any XLR mic will work, but I do like the ATR 2100 because of its versatility. The Samson Q2U is also a great choice. Anyway, glad you were able to cancel your order in time. Sending my best.

[@SoGoMTB]

TQ SUBSCRIBED

[@KevinRossRN]

Happy to help. 🤘

[@Ninja16PTW]

Hey! Great video. If I use my iPhone 11 Pro to video-record my podcast, will it automatically use the audio from the mics with this setup? Is it as simple as setting this up and pressing record on video? Thanks

[@KevinRossRN]

Just be mindful as I said in the video, you will need the lighting adapter with the ability to plug in that adapter. Should be linked below. But as long as you’re able to power the interface with that adapter, it will work. And the beauty about it is that you’ll be able to monitor your audio through the interface whereas if you just used a mic plugged directly into the iPhone, you can’t really monitor the levels.

[@collinselliott9937]

Hello thank you for your video,it's great! i was searching informations about motu and the compatibility with an ipad pro usb-c . Do you know if it s possible to plug the motu to the ipad directly with a usb-c/usb-c cable ? Or do i need absolutely a powered hub ?

[@KevinRossRN]

For the iPad Pro and Air, those will power it, however as you’ll find here in the comments that the iPad (lightning port) has typically required that adapter.

[@SO_Podcast_]

Amazing video, I was wondering how what mixer I might use if I want 3 separate tracks with Garage band. Does it have to be a multi channel interface and also what Mixer might you suggest. I’m about to start a podcast for 3 people and having issues making separate tracks for us. Thank you

[@KevinRossRN]

Well, if you want to split all three tracks out separately then you’d need a four channel interface because they tend to come in either 1 input, 2, 4, or 8. The interface brands in the description are great quality and you’d just need the 4 input version. Behring we also makes a decent interface. But yes, multichannel is what splits out the tracks for you like this. Otherwise you could go with something like this amzn.to/2OXvDNZ Which is a stand alone device that you record into, which is saved on an SD card. It splits the tracks out.

[@SO_Podcast_]

@@KevinRossRN Thank you very much Kevin.

[@KevinRossRN]

Yep. You bet.